Series 1: Biographical Material, 1980-2004 (3 folders; Box 1) Series 2: Correspondence, 1982-1998 (2 folders; Box 1) Series 3: Writings, 1976-circa 1994 (5 folders; Box 1) Series 4: Printed Material, 1968-2005 (0.4 linear feet; Boxes 1-2) Series 5: Sound Recordings, 1986-1989 (3 folders; Box 2) The collection is arranged as 5 series:
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment. Use of archival audiovisual recordings with no duplicate access copy requires advance notice.
Summary:
The Sharon Frances Patton research material on the artist Vincent Smith measures 0.8 linear feet and dates from 1968-2005. Materials document Smith's career as an artist and include many letters as well as autobiographical writings by him. Also featured in this collection are many printed materials relating to his career including magazines, exhibition materials and clippings. This collection also includes three sound cassettes featuring a profile of Smith and his thoughts on music.
Citation:
Sharon Frances Patton research material regarding Vincent Smith, 1968-2005. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Sharon Frances Patton (1944- ) is a art historian and museum director in Baltimore, Maryland. Vincent Smith (1929-2003) was a painter from New York City. His work was exhibited extensively and is now part of many distinguished collections.
Language Note:
The collection is in English.
Provenance:
The collection was donated by Sharon Frances Patton in 2012.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
